Assigning A Protect Button; Assigning A Take Button - Ross Ultricore RCP-ME User Manual

5. Close the Button dialog.
The simulated RCP-ME in DashBoard shows the type of shift and shift page on the selected button. For
example, SRC SH2.
6. Send the current configuration file to the device (see "To send the current configuration to a panel" on
page 74).

Assigning a Protect Button

To prevent switching of critical crosspoints by others, assign a protect button for use on the RCP-ME. The protect
function ensures that the selected destination can only receive the selected source across the selected levels. Once
protected, the selected levels on a destination cannot be switched by other remote control panels (or by the same
remote control panel if Block All Panels is selected). The source is not protected and can be freely routed to other
destinations if required. You can protect any number of destinations.
You can also use the protect button to lock the RCP-ME against all button presses (see "Assigning a Protect/Lock
Button" on page 61).
To assign a protect button using DashBoard
1. Open the RCP-ME Panel Config interface (see "To open the RCP-ME Panel Config interface" on page 22).
2. On the simulated RCP-ME, click the button that you want to use for the level.
The Button dialog opens.
3. In the Button list, select Function Key.
4. In the Value list, select Protect as the function to assign to this button.
5. Close the Button dialog.
The simulated RCP-ME in DashBoard shows the protect (PROT) on the button.
6. Select the Configuration tab.
7. In the Configuration section, select the mode of protection that you want to use for the protect button. Use the
information in Table 6.1 as a guide:
Protect Mode
Block Other
Panels
Block All Panels
8. Send the current configuration file to the device (see "To send the current configuration to a panel" on
page 74).

Assigning a Take Button

If you want to pre-load a switch sequence but delay the switch, assign a take button on the menu. If a take button is
assigned, then all switches on that menu are activated by pressing the TAKE button instead of the
source/crosspoint/macro button. You should assign a take button on each menu that requires this switching type.
RCP-ME User Guide (v4.0)
Table 6.1 Protect Mode Descriptions
The protected destination and level(s) cannot be switched to another source
by other remote control panels.
The protected destination and level(s) can be switched to another source on
the current remote control panel.
The protected destination and level(s) cannot be switched to another source
by the current remote control panel or other remote control panels.
Description
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